User`s guide

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Using the Agilent 83433A
Performing a Quick Confidence Check
Performing a Quick Confidence Check
This procedure verifies the basic functionality of the lightwave transmitter.
The following equipment is used:
• Agilent 83433A lightwave transmitter
• Pattern generator
• Clock source
• Optical multimeter
1
Connect the equipment as shown in Figure 2-1.
Figure 2-1. Setup to perform a quick confidence check.
2
Turn on the Agilent 83433A and let it warm up for 30 minutes.
3
Turn on the pattern generator and clock source and let them warm up
according to their specifications.
4
Connect the output of the clock source to the clock input of the pattern
generator.
Note
Before starting be sure to clean all connectors and optical interfaces using the proce-
dures describe in “Cleaning Connections for Accurate Measurements” on page 3-6.